The Art of Memoir Writing

Following on from a very successful weekend in 2017, Rosie Jackson is back to lead a longer course in 2018. Rosie says: “Writing your own story is a wonderfully healing and fulfilling process. Whether it is for your children and grandchildren or just for yourself, for publication or self-publishing, a memoir will help make sense of your journey, and provide an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of your life.” This workshop will provide a safe,

supportive and confidential space where you will learn ways to create your own memoir. With the help of professional writer and tutor Rosie Jackson, you will reflect on audience, purpose and inspiration; tackle issues of structure, shape, voice, tense, and narrative; practice dialogue (and humour!); consider spiritual and ethical issues; and look at some successful contemporary memoirs for inspiration and guidance.

Rosie has already had several works of fiction and non-fiction published, and her own memoir, ‘The Glass Mother’, was published in November 2016. She feels passionately about the healing power of the creative arts and has been running successful writing workshops for over twenty years. She has taught at the University of East Anglia, trained in counselling, and run writing groups on Skyros and in community settings worldwide.

The Art of Memoir Writing

Following on from a very successful weekend in 2017, Rosie Jackson is back to lead a longer course in 2018. Rosie says: “Writing your own story is a wonderfully healing and fulfilling process. Whether it is for your children and grandchildren or just for yourself, for publication or self-publishing, a memoir will help make sense of your journey, and provide an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of your life.” This workshop will provide a safe,

supportive and confidential space where you will learn ways to create your own memoir. With the help of professional writer and tutor Rosie Jackson, you will reflect on audience, purpose and inspiration; tackle issues of structure, shape, voice, tense, and narrative; practice dialogue (and humour!); consider spiritual and ethical issues; and look at some successful contemporary memoirs for inspiration and guidance.

Rosie has already had several works of fiction and non-fiction published, and her own memoir, ‘The Glass Mother’, was published in November 2016. She feels passionately about the healing power of the creative arts and has been running successful writing workshops for over twenty years. She has taught at the University of East Anglia, trained in counselling, and run writing groups on Skyros and in community settings worldwide.

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Residential

R5019-R

The Art of Memoir Writing

Starts: 28th October, 2019

Ends: 31st October, 2019

Full cost: £375.00You will pay a deposit now and you will be contacted for the balance within two weeks of the start of the course.Deposit: £85.00

Please arrive by 12 noon on Monday. Course ends with lunch on Thursday.

Quantity:

This course is nearly sold out - please contact Ammerdown to check for availability.+44 176 143 3709admin@ammerdown.org

Non-residential

R5019-NR

The Art of Memoir Writing

Starts: 28th October, 2019

Ends: 31st October, 2019

Full cost: £250.00You will pay a deposit now and you will be contacted for the balance within two weeks of the start of the course.Deposit: £85.00

Quantity:

This course is nearly sold out - please contact Ammerdown to check for availability.+44 176 143 3709admin@ammerdown.org

Special offers:

Multi-purchase: If you book three or more residential courses all at once, Ammerdown will give you 5% discount on the total fees (N.B. this 5% discount does not apply when a bursary has already been agreed)

Extend your stay: Subject to availability, you are welcome to extend your stay before or after your course. If you choose to do so, Ammerdown will give you a 5% discount on our standard ‘Private Stays’ rates: please contact the centre to arrange this.